Kia Sportage: Exhaust Emission Control System / Description and operation

Exhaust emissions (CO, HC, NOx) are controlled by a combination of engine modifications and the addition of special control components.

Modifications to the combustion chamber, intake manifold, camshaft and ignition system form the basic control system.

These items have been integrated into a highly effective system which controls exhaust emissions while maintaining good drivability and fuel economy.

Exhaust Emission Control System

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Catalytic Converter Description and operation

Description The catalytic converter of the gasoline engine is a three way catalyst. It oxidizes carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons (HC), and separates oxygen from the oxides of nit ...

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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Auto defogging system

Auto defogging reduces the probability of fogging up the inside of the windshield by automatically sensing the moisture of inside the windshield. The auto defogging system operates when the heater or air conditioning is on. This indicator illuminates when the auto defogging system senses the ...

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Owners Manual: Changing tires

1. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Place the transaxle shift lever in P (Park) with automatic transaxle. 3. Activate the hazard warning flashers. 4. Remove the wheel lug nut wrench, jack and spare tire from the vehicle. 5. Block both the front and rear of the w ...